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Geohydrology of Gove County

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Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Purpose and scope of investigation

Location and extent of area

Previous investigations

Methods of investigation

Well-numbering system

Acknowledgments

Geography

Drainage and topography

Climate

Population

Transportation

Agriculture

Mineral resources

Oil and gas

Construction material

Volcanic ash

Geology

Summary of stratigraphy

Rocks not exposed

Summary of geologic history and geomorphology

Paleozoic Era

Mesozoic Era

Cenozoic Era

Tertiary Period

Quaternary Period

Ground Water

Principles of occurrence

The water table and movement of ground water

Fluctuations of water table

Ground-water recharge

Ground-water discharge

Evaporation and transpiration

Springs

Ground-water pumpage

Subsurface movement

Recovery of ground water

Hydrologic properties of water-bearing materials

Porosity and specific yield

Permeability and transmissibility

Aquifer tests

Utilization

Domestic and stock supplies

Municipal supplies

Quinter

Grainfield

Gove

Grinnell

Irrigation supplies

Quality of ground water

Chemical constituents in relation to use

Dissolved solids

Hardness

Nitrate

Fluoride

Chloride

Iron

Sulfate

Sanitary considerations

Suitability of water for irrigation

Geologic Formations in Relation to Ground Water

Cretaceous System (Gulfian Series)

Dakota Formation

Graneros Shale

Greenhorn Limestone

Carlile Shale

Niobrara Chalk

Fort Hays Chalk member

Smoky Hill Chalk member

Pierre Shale

Tertiary System (Pliocene Series)

Ogallala Formation

Character

Distribution and thickness

Water supply

Quaternary System (Pleistocene Series)

Terrace deposits

Character and distribution

Water supply

Loveland and Peoria Formations

Alluvium (Late Wisconsinan and Recent Stages)

Character

Distribution and thickness

Water supply

Records of Wells and Test Holes

Logs of Test Holes and Wells

References

Plates


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Kansas Geological Survey, Geology
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